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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,266.03, 66,339.91 and 16,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,266.03, 66,339.91 and 16,159.66 is: 24,217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,266.03 : 66,339.91 = 16,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,266.03/66,339.91 = 16,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,266.03x = 66,339.91 × 16,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,266.03x = 1,072,030,390.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,030,390.03/44,266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,217.90

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